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Overview

CEIS Power is seeking experienced mechanical/electrical technicians for a contract-to-hire position to support an urgent generator rework project for a leading power generation manufacturing and service company. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with industrial equipment and be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform rework on generator units to prepare them for customer delivery.
  • Install wire ducts, cable trays, and related electrical components.
  • Align and adjust generator doors and install grounding studs.
  • Reroute cables, wiring, and hoses as required.
  • Assist with electrical and mechanical modifications to generator assemblies.
  • Identify and address installation issues while maintaining quality and safety standards.
  • Support additional manufacturing, testing, or troubleshooting tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with industrial equipment, electrical assembly, mechanical work, or control panels.
  • Experience installing cable trays, wire ducts, wiring, panels, or related components preferred.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
  • Experience with diesel generators, oil and gas equipment, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and contribute immediately with minimal training.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
  • Flexibility to work extended hours as needed to meet project deadlines.
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$41/hr across 83 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 323 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 189 different employers. 75 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,149 other active welding openings from 516 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

CEIS | Critical Energy Infrastructure Services currently has 2 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Zachry Group (28), and Worley (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Arlington at $39/hr, Dallas at $36/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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